Kathy Crow Commons
Growth | Community | Service
With deep roots, comes abundant growth.
Kathy Crow Commons is a family of students, faculty, and staff who work hard to create a welcoming home away from home. We encourage creative growth, value our cultural and religious differences, foster comprehensive learning of all kinds, and serve the greater good. We strive to create a transformative environment that encourages wellness and intellectual enrichment.
What you can expect
Crowchella
Kathy Crow Commons hosts an annual music and arts festival that showcases local talent to the SMU and Dallas community. People gather to enjoy yummy free food, games, activities, and live music!
Get a sense of the community
Get a feel for all that Kathy Crow Commons has to offer by scrolling through the photo gallery or viewing the video. If you prefer, check it out for yourself by visiting campus, or take an online 360°room tour.
We've got a lot to offer
Amenities
Fully furnished rooms- Furniture (per resident): desk, chair, bed, & dresser
- Wired and wireless internet
- Free on-site washer/dryers
- ADA-compliant rooms available
- Electricity, water, sewer, & recycling/trash service included
- Movable furniture
- Study rooms and spaces
- Tabletop game tables
- Community microwaves
- Game room
- Easy access to the SMU Bookstore & Park Cities Village retail
- Nearby parking in Mustang Garage
- Easy access to dining in Arnold Dining Commons & fitness facilities at the Dedman Recreation Center
- 24-hour study rooms and spaces
- Faculty-in-Residence
- Peer Academic Leaders (PALs), Honors Mentors, and Student Wellness Champions
- Educational programs
- In-Commons classroom
- Professional, on-site maintenance
- 24-hour, on-call staff
- Card-controlled building access
- Security escorts available
- Roommate matching available
- Adjacent bicycle racks
Sample floor plans
Community bath double room
Community bath single room
Room and furniture dimensions
Square footage ranges- 180 - 205 sq.ft.
- Desk: 2'6" H x 4" W x 2' D
- Desk Storage Unit: 30"H x 17W x 24 1⁄2 D; Grommet allows students to lock desk storage
- Dresser: 2'6" H x 2'6" W x 2' D
- Bed: 80" L x 36" W (XL Length Twin)
- Window: 45" inches wide. Height depends on floor.
About our namesakes
Dallas civic leader Kathy Crow earned her Master of Business Administration from the Cox School of Business. In addition to serving on the SMU Board of Trustees, she is a member of the executive boards of the Cox School of Business and the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. She also has served in the Women’s Economics and Finance Series at Cox. Harlan Crow earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and soon afterward joined Trammell Crow Company. He has worked with Crow-affiliated entities for nearly 40 years and currently serves as chairman and CEO of Crow Family Holdings. He is a member of several boards of directors, including the George W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation, the American Enterprise Institute, and the Monticello Foundation Board.
Building facts
| Community abbreviations | KCC, KCROW |
| Building capacity | 221 |
| Year built | 2014 |
| Residential area | Southeast |
| Physical address | 5811 Bush Ave. |
| Room types | Singles and doubles |
| Gender | Co-ed by gender by room |
Live, learn, achieve—together
Get to know the faculty, staff, and student leaders of Kathy Crow Commons.
W. Keith Robinson
Faculty-in-Residence
Professor Robinson teaches and writes in the areas of property, intellectual property, patent law, and technology law. His current research focuses on the impact of judicial decisions and administrative patent policy on emerging technology. Thomson Reuters has twice recognized Professor Robinson’s articles on patent infringement as the best in intellectual property law. He lives in Kathy Crow Commons with his wife, Tynesia and children, Sydney and Dylan. They have enjoyed welcoming the residents of Kath Crow into their extended family. Learn more about Professor Robinson and his family.
Macon Betts
Residential Community Director
Macon Betts is from Raleigh, North Carolina. She holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism and History from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (Go Heels!) and a master's degree in education from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). She enjoys watching any and all sporting events, listening to podcasts and music, and traveling in her free time. Macon is most excited to work with SMU students to build connections and community in Kathy Crow Commons this year.